On this expansive journey, set sail from Casablanca and travel down the West African coast.Embrace your inner explorer as you cross the Atlantic and visit the vibrant ports of the South American shoreline. En route, discover natural and cultural wonders that explorers have treasured for centuries, including the volcanic archipelago of the Cape Verde Islands; the Saharan dunes of Africa; the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Salvador and Olinda, Brazil.
Day 1 CASABLANCA, MOROCCO | EMBARK
Arrive in Casablanca and transfer to the pier to embark Corinthian II. (D)
Day 2 AT SEA
Day 3 LAAYOUNE, WESTERN SAHARA
From the port of El Marsa, drive inland across Saharan dunes to reach Laayoune, the main city in Morocco’s Western Sahara. Explore the Spanish-Saharan architecture of the city’s old district; the Museum of Traditional Arts; and the Artisans Center’s craft workshops. After visiting a nearby oasis, where you will enjoy an elaborate Saharan tea show, end the day with a drive in the dunes. (B, L, D)
Days 4-5 AT SEA
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Day 6 SANTO ANTÃO, Cape Verde Islands
Arrive in the rugged Cape Verde Islands, an isolated archipelago in the Atlantic, discovered by European mariners and explorers in the 15th century. Strategically positioned in the old Atlantic sailing route, the islands were of major importance in the slave trade between Europe and the New World. Land at Santo Antão island, whose piercing volcanic peaks and canyons are one of the world’s great landscape panoramas. Travel from Porto Novo to Ribeira Grande, a drive that will reveal the island’s unforgettable landscape, to visit its capital. (B, L, D)
Day 7 SÃO VICENTE
Call at São Vicente. Spend the day enjoying the island’s striking mountain scenery and relaxing on its beautiful beaches. (B, L, D)
Days 8-11 AT SEA
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Day 12 RECIFE | OLINDA | RECIFE, Brazil
Call at the port of Recife, founded by the Dutch in 1637. Tour the town’s principal monuments, including the Convent of St. Francis, with beautiful Portuguese tiles, and the adjoining Golden Chapel. Continue to historic Olinda, the old capital of Pernambuco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B, L, D)
Day 13 AT SEA
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Day 14 SALVADOR
Founded by the Portuguese in 1549 on the magnificent Bahia de Todos Los Santos—and Brazil’s former capital—Salvador remains one of the country’s highlights. The city’s historic district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contains some of the most important colonial architecture in the Americas. Spend the morning on a walking tour of the old Pelourinho district, a maze of streets and elegant squares lined with pastel mansions, imposing churches, artists’ workshops, and antique shops. This afternoon, visit the Museum of Bahian Art, housed in a mansion formerly owned by the Goes Calmon family, and see its exhibits of colonial arts and works of modern Bahian artists. (B, L, D)
Days 15-16 AT SEA
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Days 17-18 RIO DE JANEIRO
Beautifully situated between lush mountains and the sea, Rio—the Cidade Maravilhosa (“Marvelous City”)—is undoubtedly one of the world’s most impressive metropolises. Take the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Peak, where breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding bay await you at the summit. Then board the funicular for a ride up Corcovado Peak, crowned by the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer, which overlooks Rio and the sea. The ride leads through the beautiful Parque Nacional de Tijuca, a lush tropical forest with numerous species of flowers, trees, and birds. (B, L, D)
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is $1000 (10% on Cape of Good Hope to Gibraltar), and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/mail/fourways.php
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure, and most travelers will pay the final balance with a check, money order, or bank transfer. You can also pay the final balance by credit card, but please note there is a 3% convenience fee assessed to all credit card-not-present final payments.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 100 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 90 days or more | $500 per person |
| 61-90 days | 55% trip cost |
| 0-60 days | 100% trip cost |
| For Cape of Good Hope to Gibraltar Cruise | . |
| 280 days or more | $500 |
| 91-279 days | 15% |
| 61-90 days | 55% |
| 0-60 days | 100% |
